Falls due to aging, Parkinson's disease and dementia are life altering events for the fall victim, their family and caretakers. It is a hidden epidemic with staggering numbers:
- 54 million people are at risk for falls
- 33% of adults age 65 will experience at least one fall per year
- 50% of adults age 80 will experience at least one fall per year
- 60% of residents in retirement and assisted living communities will experience at least one fall per year
- Over $50B in treatment and hospital expenses annually
IMTER funds fall prevention solutions to reduce fall risks through balance and fall prevention exercise programs, continuing education and innovative research. Your generous donations to IMTER help fund these fall prevention initiatives and improve the lives of millions of people everyday.
Join us in our mission by clicking the Donate Now button and find the level of financial support that is right for you. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mark R. Luciano
IMTER is a public charity recognized by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) Federal Tax ID: 46-5529882. Public Charity Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Your donation may be tax deductible. Please contact your financial advisor to determine your tax-deductible donation.
Campaigns
Community Outreach
Community outreach provides subsidies at the local community level (anywhere in US) to support qualified balance and fall prevention programs at Senior Living Communities, Assisted Living Facilities, Senior Day Care facilities and community sponsored programs. Qualified programs must be evidence-based and cover one or more of the following: Aging; Parkinson's; Dementia.
Note: If you are a community outreach organization and want to be considered for a grant, please go to IMTER.org and review the requirements to submit an application for consideration. Grant applications for 2022 must be submitted by 8/31/22 and if approved, will be funded by 12/21/22.
Research & Education
Research: Fund research for innovation in balance and fall prevention to research universities, health care providers and organizations that specialize in aging, Parkinson's and dementia. To qualify for a grant, researchers must demonstrate innovation in reducing falls through new exercise techniques, software and technology.
Education: Fund education on balance and fall prevention for aging, Parkinson's and dementia. Education that qualifies for funding are:
- Colleges and Universities that have Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Exercise Science undergraduate and graduate programs
- Education and training for health care providers, home health services
- Basic employee training for Senior Living Communities, Home Health and Fitness Centers
- Professional continuing education for Health Care professionals, Life Enrichment Directors (senior living) and certified fitness instructors
Note: If you are seeking a grant for innovative research or to provide continuing education, please go to IMTER.org and review the requirements to submit an application for consideration. Grant applications for 2022 must be submitted by 8/31/22 and if approved, will be funded by 12/21/22.
